Murray Wood: The fascinating phenomenon of people's laps
Who knew one's lap was so interesting? Murray Wood wonders: Do those folks really think we don't know they're texting be...
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Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June
CALGARY - A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary, will be shut down as officials ramp up security measures to protect the world leader...
Feb 5, 2025
Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to escalate her province's war on fentanyl. Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase p...
Feb 5, 2025
A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 5, 2025
Talk of changing Vancouver's supportive housing policy has organizations on edge
VANCOUVER - A proposal by Vancouver's mayor to halt new supportive housing projects in the city has organizations with plans in various stages of completion worried about the projects they've spent ye...
Feb 5, 2025
Amid U.S. tariff threats, a fight may be brewing over Canadian supply management
MONTREAL - The federal government and the Canadian dairy industry are vowing to protect the country's supply management system in the face of threats from the United States. But some observers, and ev...
Feb 5, 2025
Alberta government changing election rules to account for displaced Jasper residents
JASPER, ALTA. - The Alberta government says it will be amending election rules to ensure displaced residents of Jasper will still be allowed to vote and run in the upcoming municipal election. A devas...
Feb 5, 2025
Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials
MONTREAL - Quebec City officials are urging the public not to boo the preteen American hockey players who will be in town for a prestigious international peewee tournament that begins next week. Mayor...
Feb 5, 2025
Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government promised to control health-care costs Wednesday as it released audits of several health bodies and saw the departure of two chief executive officers. The Winnipeg Re...
Feb 5, 2025
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around ...
Feb 5, 2025
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Sarah Mills: A pseudo-royal tour does not clarify the King's position
Prince Harry and his wife held an event at a charity they support in the U.K. With crowds, police and walkabouts involve...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 16
On Friday's show, Evan talks to political columnist Brian Lilley about the issues Canada is facing. Plus, keeping farmer...